2.2 declaration 2.3 Battles of the Revolution

refreshers &

2.3 Events and Battles of the Revolution

By Tessa Frazier

Patriots were american colonists that were calling for independence.

Patriots

Loyalists were american colonists that were loyal to the British

Loyalists

​The patriots began calling the British Soldiers "redcoats" because of their uniforms.

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2.0-2.1 Reminders

​2.1 Reminder -Second Continental Congress

• Called after the Battle of Lexington & Concord

• Led by John Adams

• Delegates decided to write the Declaration of Independence

• Established the Continental Army (Led by George Washington) & Continental Navy (Led by John Paul Jones)

​The American Colonies really helped Great Britain obtain RAW MATERIALS cheaply, do you really think Great Britain will just let the colonists be an independent Country?

Continental Army
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• American Patriot Army trying to get independence from Great Britain

• Led by General George Washington

Multiple Choice

"We, reposing special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, conduct, and fidelity, do, by these presents, constitute and appoint you to be General and Commander in. Chief, of the army of the United Colonies & of all the forces now raised, or to be raise, by them, and of all others who shall voluntarily offer their service." - commission from the continental congress, june 17, 1775

The continental congress issued this commission to-

• Benedict Arnold

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Hancock

• George Washington

Multiple Choice

In 1787, Congress awarded John Paul Jones the Congressional Gold Metal in honor of his "valor and brilliant services" during the revolutionary War. Which accomplishment was Congress recognizing?

• Leading the evacuation of Washington DC during the British Invasion

• Preparing the strategy for the American victory at Yorktown

• persuading France to provide military assistance to the continental army

• commanding a victory at sea against the British navy

​2.2 refresher- The declaration of Independence

During the Second Continental Congress, leaders began drafting the Declaration of Independence. The main author was Thomas Jefferson, with help from John Adams. It was signed on July 4, 1776. It listed grievances the colonists had with King George III. A few of the grievances were cutting off Americans’ trade with the world (the Navigation Acts), “imposing taxes without our consent” (taxation without representation), corrupt judges and courts, and the Quartering Act. Jefferson also included his version of John Locke’s unalienable (natural) rights; all men have the right to life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness.​

Multiple Choice

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights..." -Declaration of Independence ,1776

This excerpt refers to right that people-

• earned by demostrating loyalty to their government

• receive by becoming citizens of a country

• have as a result of being human

• are granted after enlistment in the military

Multiple Choice

Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British Parliament?

• "he has refused to pass other laws for the accommodations of large districts of people"

• "for imposing taxes on us without our consent"

• "he has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."

• "For transporting us beyond seas to be tried for pretend offences"

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a grievance from the Declaration of Independence?

• Colonists born in america were prohibited from holding elected office

• colonists were forces to quarter troops in their homes

• colonists were not eligible to become officer int eh British Army

• colonists were required to serve a year in their colony's militia

Valley Forge (white card)

• Training camp for the Continental Army

• Many Patriot soldiers died due to lack of supplies​​​

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​Fun fact- George Washington actually performed what we would consider a version of a vaccine on his ​men. There was a smallpox outbreak at the camp in valley forge, which was killing off many soldiers. He took a small amount of the virus from a sick man, and forced the rest of the camp to get infected with a very small amount. This led to all of the people at valley forge getting sick, but quickly recovering and then being immune to the disease. Some did die, but not nearly as many as the disease itself was killing.

Battle of Saratoga (white card)

• First major victory for the Continental Army

• Encouraged other countries to offer alliances with the Patriots

• Known as the turning point in the American Revolution

​Known as the "Turning Point" because other Countries agreed to be our ALLY (2.0 card)

Frenchman known for giving aid during the battle of Yorktown

Marquis de Lafayette

Multiple Choice

Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War?

• The british victory extended the fighting for another year

• the american defeat led many soldiers to desert the continental army

• the british defeat marked the beginning of a steady decline in british military superiority

• the american victory convinced france to ally with the U.S.

Battle of Yorktown

• Last battle of the American War for Independence

• Ended in a british surrender

• Patriots received help from the French Navy led by Marquis de Lafayette

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Treaty of Paris 1783

• Granted the U.S. it’s independence from Great Britain

• Gave the U.S. all land from the Atlantic to the Mississippi

• Gave Americans Fishing rights to the Atlantic

Multiple Choice

"America may boast that she has accomplished what no power before her ever did, contending with Britain- Captured 2 of their celebrated Generals and each an army of thousands of veteran troops to support them." - Abigail Adams, letter to John Adams, December 9, 1781

To which of the following is Abigail Adams referring in this excerpt?

• American victory at the battle of yorktown

• negotiation of the Treaty of Paris by american diplomats

• the bravery of american soldiers at valley forge

• the arrival of french aid after the battle of saratoga

Multiple Choice

which event occurred as a result of General Cornwallis' surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?

• France recognized American Independence

• The 2nd Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch

• Great Britain and the U.S. signed the Treaty of Paris

• the second continental congress sent the olive branch petition to king george III

Loyalists during this time period were very mistreated by patriots. After the Treaty of Paris was signed, many of these loyalists fled to Canada, a portion of which was still controlled by Great Britain.

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